Using 20lb Propane Tank with Mr. Buddy Heater???

[defiant1]

Ok, I am getting tired of burning through 1lb propane tank with my Mr. Buddy heater.  It hasn't been that cold and I go through (2) 1lb bottles a day. So, I am going to use my 20lb tanks.  For those who use 20lb tanks, do you keep the the tank inside the shack with you?  Or do you leave it outside the shack and run the hose underneath (or through an opening) the shack?

Any advice or practical experience would be appreciated.

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[ice dawg]

I leave the tank outside and use a mr heater filter screwed onto the heater inlet.

[Duncan77]

I leave the 20lb tank outside and run the hose underneath in my fish house.

[defiant1]

I leave the tank outside and use a mr heater filter screwed onto the heater inlet.

The hose I bought indicates I don't need a filter, but I guess it couldn't hurt.  Thanks for the reply.

[defiant1]

I leave the 20lb tank outside and run the hose underneath in my fish house.

Thanks for the reply.  Leaving it outside will definitely free up more space inside the shack.

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[fishercat]

Out side. A 20 pound tank has a relief valve if it blows in side it's going to be ugly.

[ice dawg]

The hose I bought indicates I don't need a filter, but I guess it couldn't hurt.  Thanks for the reply.

If it is a black hose I would use a filter. Unless things have changed, the green Mr Heater hose doesn't need a filter.

[P Meyette]

i also use a filter and leave it outside of the shanty

[defiant1]

If it is a black hose I would use a filter. Unless things have changed, the green Mr Heater hose doesn't need a filter.

It is the Mr. Heater brand hose.  I should be good to go.

[topwaterbait]

If it is a black hose I would use a filter. Unless things have changed, the green Mr Heater hose doesn't need a filter.

And they call it a green hose but it is a black colored hose. I think they only sell it in ten foot lengths. I run my green hose with no filter and have not had a problem in over six years. I use a five pound tank OUTSIDE of the shanty.

[defiant1]

And they call it a green hose but it is a black colored hose. I think they only sell it in ten foot lengths. I run my green hose with no filter and have not had a problem in over six years. I use a five pound tank OUTSIDE of the shanty.

How do you like using the 5 lb tanks?  Do you bring more than one with you when you go out?

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[Alex Delarge]

I leave mine inside, someone probably steal it if it were outside. I made my bench high enough to put it under. I run a filter but am not sure how many tanks 1 filter is good for? If the relief valve blows you got bigger problems than the relief valve, I'll guarantee it. These tanks don't just explode randomly, if they did OSHA would not let us have them in our BBQ grills.
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[metalbender]

Use a fiver on my Buddy. Goes a couple of days in my Evo 2. A lot easier than a twenty. Fuel has more space to vaporize, doesn't freeze up the tank.

[bighornrmk]

I use a 11 lb tank and keep it in side.  Works great and lasts a long time.

[ice dawg]

The "Mr heater buddy series hose" is 10' long, is green and is the one specified to be ok to use without a filter. I believe a filter needs to be used with the black hoses since they can release oils and other impurities when under pressure which can cause the heater to malfunction. The Big Buddy hose has a regulator on the tank end so the hose isn't under high pressure and doesn"t need a filter.. Some folks use the black hose without a filter with no problems. Not so in my situation. Mr Heater suggests replacing the filter annually.

[defiant1]

Fuel has more space to vaporize, doesn't freeze up the tank.

Can you elaborate on this?  I don't understand the differences between the 20 and 5 lb tanks and how they would exhibit different characteristics.

[topwaterbait]

How do you like using the 5 lb tanks?  Do you bring more than one with you when you go out?

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It is the only way to go if you ask me. The only down side is the price they run about 50 dollars. But it only cost about 4.50 to refill at my local Uhaul truck rental. I can run my buddy heater over 12 hours on high with it so I only bring one. If you need a longer run time they sell a 11 pound tank as well. Save that 20 pound tank for the BBQ grill!

[metalbender]

Difference between the 1 lb and five.  The small one will freeze up when cold.

[topwaterbait]

The "Mr heater buddy series hose" is 10' long, is green and is the one specified to be ok to use without a filter. I believe a filter needs to be used with the black hoses since they can release oils and other impurities when under pressure which can cause the heater to malfunction. The Big Buddy hose has a regulator on the tank end so the hose isn't under high pressure and doesn"t need a filter.. Some folks use the black hose without a filter with no problems. Not so in my situation. Mr Heater suggests replacing the filter annually.

Sorry when they first came out they called them a green hose that was really black. Now they are green .
http://www.mrheater.com/sporting/10ft-buddy-series-propane-hose-assembly.html

[ice dawg]

Thought that was what I said.

[straightShot]

It is the only way to go if you ask me. The only down side is the price they run about 50 dollars. But it only cost about 4.50 to refill at my local Uhaul truck rental. I can run my buddy heater over 12 hours on high with it so I only bring one. If you need a longer run time they sell a 11 pound tank as well. Save that 20 pound tank for the BBQ grill!

The cost at my local Tractor Supply is about $2.60 to fill up, and they only charge for what they put in.

[timr35]

leaving a 20 pounder outside is saving more space inside , a hole just big enough for the hose to fit through the wall with a rubber flap to cover it when disconnected and store the tank inside when not in use.

 

[topwaterbait]

The cost at my local Tractor Supply is about $2.60 to fill up, and they only charge for what they put in.

Thanks for the heads up. I thought I was getting a deal. The local propane place charges $10 and thats a flat rate even if its almost full.